Cruise & Cuisine
OCEANIA CRUISES ’ FOOD-FORWARD FUTURE
Try out the cruise line ’ s exciting culinary offering , designed by executive chef Kathryn Kelly . Since joining , she ’ s been the driving force behind their onboard eats
Clockwise from above : Istanbul — Kathryn ’ s favourite port ; Kathryn Kelly ; lemon risotto
What has your work with Oceania involved ? I was hired to launch the first hands-on cooking school at sea for Oceania Cruises in 2010 and have been with the company thereafter . Since then , I ’ ve worked on developing tours to shore led by chefs . This programme leads travellers into the best culinary regions along our routes , guided by the experts . I ’ ve also worked on expanding our newest Allura class ships with state-ofthe-art , hands-on teaching kitchens .
Why did you start working with a cruise line ? I like working with companies that share my values . When I met Oceania Cruises executives Bob Binder and Frank Del Rio , I loved that they showed the same passion for food and travel . For me , the greatest way to travel is to taste the world — to experience a destination ’ s food and wines , to study the culinary traditions of a place just as energetically as one studies its art , history or architecture .
Where do you love to travel ? Anywhere and everywhere . When I travel , I aim to explore new places as much as possible — I love visiting places I ’ ve never been before . This always draws me back to off-the-beaten path destinations , and I cherish the time I can spend there . So far , these have included some of my favourite trips — to incredible destinations such as Patagonia in Chile and Argentina , New Zealand , Morocco and all around Scandinavia .
When it comes to cruising , my favourite port is Istanbul . It ’ s an incredible destination rich in food and history . It ’ s somewhere that you can taste flavours from all over the world . Ingredients and spices have been traded between Europe , Asia and Africa in the city for centuries , from medieval markets in Byzantine Constantinople to the networks of the sprawling Ottoman Empire . And while I love travelling to new destinations , I ’ m also always excited to get back to my home comforts .
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